Come discover the wonderful world that Taikoza creates through sounds and sights. Experience the thunderous sounds like never before. Taikoza is a unique Taiko group that features taiko drums, shakuhachi and fue in a mind-blowing performances. Taikoza will make you rediscover Taiko and bring you a raw energy that will energize your senses.

The group is led by musical director Marco Lienhard- an international Shakuhachi virtuoso. Taikoza is truly a unique professional Taiko group that blends these instruments to their performance to create a thrilling experience. You will feel energized and renewed after experiencing Taikoza.

Taikoza has thrilled and entertained audiences of all ages around the world. Come and discover the world of Taikoza. Taiko has the unique power to bring people together.

So far over 7 million people (and counting) have heard our music on Spotify!

Summer concerts in the NYC parks possible thanks to grants from NYC department of Cultural Affairs, and is made possible in part with funding from the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation and administered by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. LMCC.net

Workshops in LA and Bay Area

4/23-5/2

6/6-12

see calendar marcolienhard.com

Los Angeles workshops

4/23-29

We want to thank the organizations that are making our concerts series NYC possible.

The department of cultural affairs of NYC, The Columbia Presbyterian mini grant, LMCC, UMEZ and audiences like you who support our concerts and programs with donations

Taikoza will thrill your senses with their passionate performance. Soulful Shakuhachi music performed by Shakuhachi virtuosos Marco Lienhard, accompanied by the powerful and ancestral Taiko drums of Taikoza. Check our calendar and our music. For those interested in booking the group send us an email to taikoza@gmail.com

Taikoza concerts this summer in New York are possible thanks to a grant from Ydanis Rodriguez NYC Council Member and public Funds from the Department of Cultural Affairs and the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council and the Immigrant Initiative Grant:

TAIKOZA Experience the thunderous rhythms of the ancestral Japanese Taiko drums and the magical sounds of the bamboo flutes. Hear and feel the ancestral Taiko drums give thunderous voice to traditional and new compositions.Roughly translated, Taiko means big drums-and that’s exactly what Taikoza brings. Big Drums, powerful rhythms, and electrifying, room-thumping energy. This exciting group draws from Japan’s rich tradition of music and performance to create a highly visual performance. With colorful traditional costumes and dynamic motion, Taikoza’s shows are immensely popular with audiences of all ages.

Drawing from Japan's rich tradition of music and performance, Taikoza has created a new sound using a variety of traditional instruments. In addition to drums of assorted sizes, Taikoza incorporates the shakuhachi and the fue (both bamboo flutes) and colorful dances. Led by Internationally known Shakuhachi and Taiko Master Marco Lienhard.The group has toured internationally and has appeared on ESPN, NBC, History Channel, Swiss TV, Russian National TV and many other programs around the world. Taikoza’s music is featured on Nintendo’s Wii game: Red Steel 1 and 2. Check our video page.

WE want to thank especially for. 2018/2019 period the following grants:

NYC department of Cultural Affairs,

UMEZ enhances the economic vitality of all communities in Upper Manhattan through job creation, corporate alliances, strategic investments, and small business assistance.

and

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council empowers artists by providing them with networks, resources, and support, to create vibrant, sustainable communities in Lower Manhattan and beyond.

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